Budgam: Central Kashmir’s picturesque tourist resort of Dodhpathri has silently attracted and mesemerised over four lakh tourists in the past four months, Official figures revealed.
As per the data available with a local news gathering agency, year 2021 saw 134994 visitors at Dodhpatrhri. Figures reveal that this year from April 1 to July 24, 442620 visitors including tourists and locals visited the tourist sport.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doodpathri Development Authority Nargis Suraya said that the increase in footfall of visitors was possible by the hard work of administration.
She said they have organized different events in last few months to attract tourists to the meadow. “The administration has sought permission from the forest department regarding the installation of the mobile tower for the Doodhpathri. I am sure that that will be installed soon,” she said.
An official from Dodhpathri Development Authority (DDA) has earlier said that Cable Corporation has recently approved ski-lift for Doodhpathri which will give a fillip to tourist arrivals during winters. (KNO)